全然
ぜんぜん
zenzen
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 23 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

全然 (ぜんぜん (zenzen)) means "not entirely (used in a negative sentence)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

not entirely (used in a negative sentence)

Also : (not) at all · (not) in the slightest

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Example Sentences

私は全然ます。

わたしはぜんぜんます。

I can (not) at all.

まいにち、全然ます。

まいにち、ぜんぜんます。

I like to (not) at all.

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

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